Overview
- MS NOW reports, citing four people familiar with discussions, that operations could begin next week and focus on Haitians as Haiti’s temporary protected status expires Feb. 3.
- DHS has not confirmed a deployment to Ohio and details such as the size or makeup of any operation remain unclear.
- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he has no idea whether ICE will go to Springfield, and the city says police are engaged with DHS but have no deployment plan.
- Springfield’s Haitian population is estimated at 12,000 to 15,000, and the Haitian Support Center is organizing legal help, transportation and guidance for families.
- Following a recent surge in Maine, DHS said agents arrested more than 200 people and stated it will continue to enforce the law nationwide.